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May 12, 11:21

Taiwan EV charging rollout slows as grid and soil issues delay new sites

Rising international oil prices driven by conflict in the Middle East could further support electric vehicle sales in 2026 and boost demand for charging stations, according to charging operators. But resolving land-use and grid-construction bottlenecks has become a key challenge as operators compete for a share in Taiwan's EV charging market.

China NEV retail penetration tops 60% in April as oil prices dent gasoline car demand

May 12, 11:09

Himax targets 2026 rebound on auto DDI and AI glasses momentum

May 12, 08:41

Taiwan, Germany extend joint EV battery R&D to 2029

May 11

Taiwan's EV charging companies find Europe's real opportunity in energy trading

May 11

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MOBILITYFoxconn bets on Poland as its European EV beachhead, partnering with state-owned EMP

May 8

Foxconn announced a strategic partnership with ElectroMobility Poland S.A. (EMP), a Polish state-owned enterprise, to jointly evaluate building an electric vehicle manufacturing and R&D center in Poland. The deal, announced alongside Poland's Minister of State Assets Wojciech Balczun and Deputy Minister Eliza Zeidler, represents the Taiwanese electronics giant's most concrete move yet toward establishing a manufacturing presence on European soil.

AUTOMOTIVE ICAnpec plans midyear 15% price hike to protect PMIC margins

May 8

Taiwan power management IC (PMIC) maker Anpec Electronics recently said its 2026 growth momentum will mainly rely on demand in non-PC applications to offset declines in PC-related business, while more meaningful expansion is not expected until 2027. The company also said rising wafer packaging and testing costs will drive a price increase of its products by up to 15% in June-July to preserve gross margins.

BATTERYPower Win builds lithium battery circular economy with SEA push

May 8

Power Win said it is expanding its lithium battery recycling business as demand from energy storage and electric vehicles (EVs) surges and geopolitical tensions elevate scarce metals into strategic assets. The company is also targeting Southeast Asia for technology exports and moving deeper into EV and AI asset recovery.

AUTO COMPONENTSPlayNitride pivots to MicroLED optical interconnects as Samsung TV strategy shifts

May 8

MicroLED applications are expanding across automotive, wearable, and display markets, but the sector is facing mounting pressure. Following Sony Honda Mobility's cancellation of the Afeela 1 electric vehicle (EV) project, MicroLED adoption in automotive displays has suffered a setback. At the same time, reports that Samsung may scale back its MicroLED TV business are raising fresh concerns over PlayNitride's 2026 growth outlook.

AUTO COMPONENTSExclusive: China's automakers leap forward in next generation of car architecture

May 7

As the global auto industry shifts toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the evolution of electronic and electrical architectures has become one of the most important determinants of future competitiveness.

V2XGermany now forecast to miss 2030 BEV target as ICE cars remain dominant

May 6

Germany's rollout of battery electric vehicles (BEV) fell far short of earlier aims, with new forecasts indicating the country will not reach the coalition government's 15 million BEV stock target by 2030, executives and research firms said.

MOBILITYChina EV exports hit 22% in 1Q26, April surge highlights overseas growth shift

May 6

As the global electric vehicle market enters a phase of structural adjustment, China's new energy vehicle makers are increasingly relying on exports to sustain growth and expand their overseas footprint.

AUTOMOTIVE ICTesla AI5 dual sourcing may not mean equal weight for Samsung

May 5

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company's in-house AI5 chip has completed design tape-out and entered a critical pre-production validation stage. The move has drawn renewed attention from supply chains in Taiwan and South Korea as Tesla builds a scalable computing infrastructure for vehicles, AI training systems, and humanoid robots.

V2XTrump tariff forces Euro carmakers into a two-front squeeze

May 5

US President Donald Trump ended the transatlantic tariff truce on May 1 by raising import tariffs on EU-made vehicles and auto parts from 15% back to 25%, with the new rate taking effect on May 4. The abrupt reversal is widening pressure on European automakers already losing ground in China, leaving them squeezed on two fronts.

MOBILITYCommentary: US auto market faces a three-way vacuum as tariffs deepen imbalances

May 5

US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on European automobiles and parts to 25% is compounding the US car market in the first quarter of 2026, where the absence of subsidies and purchase discounts, and weak purchasing power, are deepening market imbalance. The key variable remains American consumers' real buying power.

V2XAutomakers pivot to subscription-ready Level 2 and Level 2+ driver assistance as revenue strategy

May 5

Automakers are repositioning advanced driver assistance systems away from optional equipment and toward recurring revenue sources, with a focus on Level 2 and Level 2+ capabilities that can be monetized through feature tiers and subscriptions. These systems are expected to become a central commercial pillar for smart vehicles over the next decade.

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